England’s children’s commissioner says Prevent failing to help young people ‘fixated with violence’
The children’s commissioner for England has warned of a group of children “intoxicated by extremism” who need help the UK government’s anti-terror programme cannot provide. Referrals to Prevent – the…
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low
Wage growth in the UK slowed in June, official figures show, and vacancies hit a five-year low as workers come under pressure from a renewed cost of living squeeze amid…
Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal
The former head of the civil service Chris Wormald received a record payout, in the region of £500,000, when he was forced out of the top job in Whitehall by…
Government weighs up closing sex offender name change loophole
The government has been urged to close a loophole which allows sex offenders to change their names The Government is considering closing a legal loophole that allows sex offenders to…
Police interview murder suspect after man killed in dog attack
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murdering another man who…
‘Humiliated’: Sainsbury’s store pauses AI scanning after false shoplifting accusation
Sainsbury’s has paused the use of AI face scanning in one of its stores after a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter and ejected from the shop. “I was…
Beatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album cover
The production team behind the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic, directed by Sam Mendes, has been spotted filming outside Abbey Road studios in London. Inevitably, this includes a recreation of the…
Water customers urged to secure £190 off bills after Ofwat approves increases
Don’t assume you won’t qualify, money expert says Millions of people are missing out on support with their water bills worth hundreds of pounds, experts have warned, as Ofwat approved…
Cannabis gummies sold on social media are laced with spice, scientists warn
Scientists from the University of Bristol tested illegal cannabis gummies that had been seized by police Illegal cannabis gummies laced with spice are being sold to Britons on social media,…
Hosepipe ban map: Legal restrictions in place for 27 million as Wessex Water becomes latest supplier to crack down
Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban Over 27 million people will have their hosepipe use restricted as back-to-back heatwaves and exceptionally dry weather have prompted drought…